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WG54 PWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,856 mi
Last recorded49,856 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 PWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 49,856 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 49,840 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 49,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under floor covers front to rear

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,403 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 48,403 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 44,030 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 44,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp aim to high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 41,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2021 41,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,330 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,365 miles

Rear reg plate poor

Fail 2 Jan 2019 39,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reg plate poor

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,573 miles

Both rear brake flexes perished/cracked

Front wipers smearing

Nearside front lower inner cross strut bush perished/cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,697 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 30,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,425 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,854 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,047 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,222 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 14,588 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,033 miles

advise n/s/f mirror indicator lense damage,but not showing white ligth,front number plate backplate sligth loose

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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WG54 PWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG54 PWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG54 PWJ registered?

WG54 PWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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